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What to Expect
When You Visit |
| Seating:
There are no "reserved seats". Feel free to sit anywhere you wish. |
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Singing: You may join us if you wish, but do not feel obligated
to sing. You will notice that we do not use musical instruments. Our
singing is acapella (without an instrumental accompaniment), because the
New Testament does not mention the use of instruments in the early
church. We choose to follow the example of simply singing praises to the
Lord. (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16) |
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Prayer: During our services, we may have several prayers. No
vocal audience response is required during these prayers. The gentlemen
leading us in prayer may include specific need or requests. |
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Lord's Supper: The Lord's Supper will be part of the Sunday
worship. This is a celebration of Jesus' death for our sins. We observe
this each Sunday without exception, as Jesus commanded us. (Acts 20:7, 1
Corinthians 11:23-29, Matthew 26:27-28) |
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Offering: As our guest, you are not expected to make a
donation. We want you to feel comfortable, so if you wish, just pass the
collection plate on down the row. |
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Preaching: The preacher has no title, such as Reverend, Father,
or Pastor, nor will he wear vestments, because in the priesthood of
believers we are all equal. He will speak for 20-30 minutes. We believe
you will find the sermon refreshingly Bible centered. (Matthew 28:18-20,
1 Corinthians 2:2) |
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Invitation: After the sermon, the preacher will extend an
invitation for those with a prayer request or desire to be baptized. At
this time we usually stand and sing a song. Do not feel uncomfortable;
you will never be singled out. |
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Expected of You: NOTHING AT ALL! You are
welcome to participate, but do not feel obligated to do so. We do ask
that you fill out a visitor's card and place it in the collection plate
so that we can thank you for your visit. |
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